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CityCouncil | 2020-06-17 | 17 | 400.3 related to the use of teargas and the involvement of the APD in other jurisdictions; stated APD should keep the safety and respect people's right to speak in a non-violent way; expressed support for strengthening Policy 402 regarding racial profiling; stated 402 requires Officers to take training once every five years and the bar should be set higher; expressed support for APD and members in the Alameda Fire Department; stated public service delivery can be improved; Council must work with City staff and the community; expressed support for putting items into action. Councilmember Daysog requested a friendly amendment to the motions to add strengthening Sections 400 and 402 of the APD policies. Councilmember Vella stated the sections fall under item 3) policing policy review. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the June 29th meeting will discuss how to compose the different advisory committees, to which Councilmember Vella responded in the affirmative. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for the committees having diversity. Vice Mayor Knox White expressed concern about the use of force requirement; questioned whether the process is nuanced enough to allow for life-threatening situations to be handled appropriately. Councilmember Vella stated Council will review the policies for approval, but will provide direction to staff to move forward with the "8 Can't Wait" initiative and then vote on policies as-drafted. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted there is room for further refinement if needed. On the call for the question on the motion related to former President Obama's Mayor's Pledge, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. On the call for the question on the motion related to the "8 Can't Wait" initiative, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated this is an emotional time; outlined a conference call related to community events; noted Allen Temple Baptist Church is a COVID-19 testing site. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 17 June 17, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-06-17.pdf |